Topay's antique show and holiday events listed
At Isom's Antiques Anna and other venues in Perry County and Evansville events run from morning to evening. Highlights include a rare Anna snake jug and pig flasks, Candy Cane Lane light displays in West Frankfort, Pets with Santa in Pinckneyville benefiting the Perry County Humane Society and Pilot Dog Inc, a cookie walk at St Michael's Radom, and a holiday folk art and craft show at The Centre Evansville with admission. Proceeds and directions available by phone.
BRICFLY Refresher Course in Marion Illinois
MARION A five hour refresher course for Food Safety Managers Certificate recertification runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Dec 7 at University of Illinois Extension Office in Marion. Fee 25 dollars. registration deadline Tuesday Dec 3. Call 993 3304 for details.
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Union County approves lean budget for 2002 2003
Union County Board of Commissioners approved the 2002 2003 budget with sharp cuts across most programs. The state attorney’s office $16000 sheriff $27000 and county clerk $11000 faced reductions while 911 services rose intact. General fund reverts to 2000 level with over $200000 in cuts.
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Elusive Pottery AnnA Snake Jug Story
Mike Isom displays Kirkpatrick pottery including a two serpent entwined black liquor jug carved by brothers Cornwall and Wallace Kirkpatrick of Anna. Cornwall was Anna’s first mayor during Prohibition. Isom’s Antiques at 107 N Main St hosts a 10 am to 5 pm exhibit inviting appraisals of Kirkpatrick pieces found locally and at antique shows.
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Du Quoin approves new wastewater treatment plant
Du Quoin votes to build a new wastewater treatment plant at about 6.8 million dollars to address EPA concerns over the aging facility. Mayor John Rednour argues the upgrade enables growth, including upcoming projects at the state fairground and potential hotels, while stressing long term city needs.
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Radio host shares holiday magic for abused kids
Pat Benton of Magic 95.1 spearheads a Letter to Santa campaign to aid abused children through the Poshard Foundation. The effort invites letters from needy kids, revealing their desires for simple safety, warmth, and family support this Christmas.
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